Residents in Bolton should prepare for a week of unsettled weather as the Met Office warns of heavy rain and strong winds before a significant warm-up arrives for the weekend.
Tuesday 19 May is expected to bring heavy rain to the area, with a 95 percent chance of precipitation between 1pm and 3pm. Drivers should be aware that visibility will be limited to 4.5km on Tuesday morning, though conditions are expected to improve to 22km by the afternoon. Wind gusts on Tuesday will reach 27mph, while Wednesday 20 May will see even stronger gusts peaking at 30mph alongside overcast skies and a chance of light rain.
The weather will take a positive turn later in the week, with temperatures climbing to 25°C on Friday 22 May, 24°C on Saturday 23 May, and 26°C on Sunday 24 May. Rainfall chances will drop significantly from Friday onward, with Friday and Sunday mostly dry (below 10% chance), though Saturday may see some light showers with a 30% chance in the morning.
Despite the warmer temperatures, the Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster Tony Wisson noted that conditions will turn more unsettled later Friday and into Saturday, bringing a mix of cloud, showers, and the possibility of thundery rain in some areas.
Across the UK, Friday is forecast to be the warmest day of the year so far, with some areas in the southeast potentially reaching 28°C.
Residents can check the latest local weather forecast for Bolton to help plan their activities.
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